US High School Basketball Midseason Rankings

High school basketball teams across the United States are intensifying their pushes toward conference titles and postseason berths as the 2026 season reaches its midpoint in many states. Nationally, Link Academy from Branson, Missouri, holds the top spot in the latest Super 25 rankings after a narrow one-point loss to Brewster Academy of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, bringing their record to 14-1. The Lions, featuring eight highly touted players including senior small forward Tajh Ariza and center Ethan Taylor, prepare for challenging matchups against Montverde Academy in Florida and other ranked opponents.

Prolific Prep of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sits at No. 2 with a 19-2 record, highlighted by a double-overtime victory over Paul VI of Chantilly, Virginia, and a decisive win against CIA Bella Vista of Scottsdale, Arizona. Paul VI, now ranked third at 14-1, remains a national powerhouse despite the setback. Other top contenders include CIA Bella Vista at No. 4 (11-2), SPIRE Academy of Geneva, Ohio, at No. 5 (14-1), and Dynamic Prep of Irving, Texas, at No. 6 (14-1). The rankings span 14 states, with Sierra Canyon of Chatsworth, California, entering at No. 7 (15-1) and AZ Compass...